Teaching Assistant Level 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We strive to create a safe, creative and inspiring learning environment, where each pupil develops a genuine love of learning and an inquiring mind. We place a strong importance on every pupil's personal, social and emotional development.

We are looking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant who is experienced at working with KS2 children, initially in Year 4, although this may change from year to year, according to the needs of the children.

We want the successful candidates to be passionate about helping young people to achieve their full potential, to have high expectations of themselves, to share our passion for learning and our aim of achieving excellence for all.

Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist pupil’s individual learning and social needs.

The successful candidates will

• Believe in giving every child the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
• Have a good understanding of the KS2 curriculum, particularly English and Maths.
• Forge positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff and enjoy working as part of a whole-school team.
• Have good organisational and communication skills both orally and written.
• Knowledge of Little Wandles Phonics and Reading programme is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of Makaton and Cued articulation is desirable.
• Make a positive contribution to our school team.
• Provide learning support in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups.
• Be able to plan and prepare, under the teacher’s direction, to teach small groups of children, including those new to English.
• Have experience working with children with additional needs (desirable).
• Have experience of carrying out interventions with identified children.
• Make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the class teacher.
• Be involved in the planning and preparation of the day to day class activities under the direction of the class teacher.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Support pupils in the playground and encouraging interactive play.
• Motivate and encourage pupils to have a go at activities they may be unsure of and to encourage independence.
• Provide positive reinforcements and praise.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom provision and give every child the opportunity to fulfil their full potential.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work closely with staff to provide positive learning experiences for our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you delightful, enthusiastic children, supportive SLT, Parents and Governors and forward thinking, positive staff.

Further details about the role

Closing Date for Application 01/11/2026

Interviews week commencing 09/11/2026

Please return your completed application form to Netherthorpe Primary School by email recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk or by post to Netherthorpe Primary School Netherthorpe Street Sheffield S3 7JA

There will be a 6 month probationary period.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We will do an online search of shortlisted candidate